Mansfield Town's unbeaten run ended by Harrogate

Mansfield's Stephen McLaughlin battles with Harrogate's Josh Falkingham. Picture: Andrew Roe/AHPIX LTD

Mansfield Town’s hopes of making it a magnificent seven were ended by Harrogate Town this evening.

The Stags’ six-game unbeaten run came to an abrupt halt at One Call Stadium, Calvin Miller’s first-half goal proving the difference.

It was the first time Mansfield have trailed since their 4-2 defeat to Barrow last month.

Nigel Clough suffered his first defeat in the Mansfield dug out in the process, his side now turning their attention to Sunday’s FA Cup clash against Dagenham and Redbridge as they dropped to 22nd in League Two.

Miller’s 27th minute finish settled it, the Harrogate man forcing home Jack Muldoon’s cross.

The opening 45 saw both teams create chances but neither keeper regularly tested.

James Belshaw was called upon to deny Harry Charsley, while at the other end Stags stopper Stech kept George Thomson’s effort out.

The second half saw both sides force headed efforts narrowly wide, Beck for the visitors and Nicky Maynard for the hosts.

A late push from the hosts saw Charsley and Stephen McLaughlin fire off target and a Jordan Bowery effort blocked.